{"product_id":"wimberley-ap-554","title":"Wimberley AP-554","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWimberley AP-554 - Low-profile replacement foot for select Nikon telephoto lenses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWimberley AP-554 is a low-profile replacement foot for selected Nikon telephoto lenses, with a dual dovetail rail that accepts accessories on either side. It’s intended for photographers using the Nikon 500mm f\/4 AF-S (I, II or VR) or 200-400mm f\/4 AF-S VR who want a more secure, balanced connection to a tripod head. The foot is Arca-type compatible, so it fits a matching clamp directly; its 1\/4\"-20 and 3\/8\"-16 threaded sockets also provide mounting points for tripod heads without that clamp. The dual rail is useful when you need to attach a compatible accessory above or below the foot, rather than giving up the lens mounting point. Wimberley’s lower-profile shape brings the lens closer to the head, lowering its centre of gravity compared with the original lens foot. That more compact connection also reduces flex and vibration while the lens is supported. Made from black anodised 6061 aluminium, the AP-554 weighs 173g: a solid replacement component without adding a large amount of weight to a telephoto setup. Two safety stops sit at the rail ends to guard against the lens sliding free if a clamp is only partly open. For a supported Nikon lens on a tripod or gimbal head, it brings mounting options and a more stable footing into one compact accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section=\"features\"\u003eA steadier lens connection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor selected Nikon telephotos:\u003c\/strong\u003e The AP-554 fits the Nikon 500mm f\/4 AF-S I, II and VR versions, plus the 200-400mm f\/4 AF-S VR. It replaces the original lens foot on those specified models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-profile shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e The foot holds the lens closer to the tripod head than the supplied foot. This lowers the setup’s centre of gravity and reduces flex and vibration when the lens is supported.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArca-type rail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its compatible dovetail profile mounts directly in an Arca-type clamp. That gives you a direct connection between the replacement foot and a matching tripod head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDovetail on both sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e The rail has a dovetail surface above and below the foot, so compatible accessories can be attached to either side. This keeps the lens support and accessory mounting points together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo threaded sockets:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 1\/4\"-20 and a 3\/8\"-16 socket provide alternatives for tripod heads without an Arca-type clamp. Choose the thread that matches the head’s mounting connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnd safety stops:\u003c\/strong\u003e The included pair of stops helps prevent the foot from sliding out of a clamp that has been opened only partway. They add a useful safeguard when repositioning a supported lens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6061 aluminium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black anodised aluminium forms the foot’s durable, lightweight body. The finish also gives the replacement component a discreet appearance alongside the lens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"specialist-note\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecialist Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWildlife and field-sports photographers carrying one of the specified Nikon telephotos will appreciate how directly this foot addresses lens support. I like the lower profile because bringing the lens closer to the head reduces leverage and the flex that can show up in a long-lens setup. At 173g, the AP-554 adds a defined amount of weight rather than a bulky support piece. For wildlife work from a tripod or gimbal head, use its Arca-type rail in a matching clamp; the two end stops provide a safeguard if that clamp is partly open while you adjust the lens. It’s also useful when your head has no compatible clamp: the 1\/4\"-20 and 3\/8\"-16 sockets cover those two threaded connections. The important limitation is fit: this is for the listed Nikon lens versions, not a universal replacement foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWimberley AP-554 replacement foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 × M3 × 12mm hex socket screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × M3 × 6mm hex socket screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5mm T-handle hex key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5mm hex key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Wimberley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: AP-554\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Tripod accessory \/ replacement lens foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible lenses: Nikon 500mm f\/4 AF-S I, II and VR; Nikon 200-400mm f\/4 AF-S VR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting profile: Arca-type compatible, dual dovetail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded sockets: 1\/4\"-20 and 3\/8\"-16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: 6061 aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Black anodised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 13 × 4.3 × 4.3cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 173g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wimberley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57453513834836,"sku":"D166571","price":122.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/2493\/3716\/files\/D166571_01.jpg?v=1791321419","url":"https:\/\/www.htf-store.com\/fr\/products\/wimberley-ap-554","provider":"Hard to Find Camera Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}